DIY Macramé Car Diffuser

Step One

Align all four pieces of twine and fold them exactly in half.

Step Two

Tie a knot about five centimeters from the fold to create a loop for hanging. This is your top knot.

Then, anchor the twine at the top knot using a clip board or clamp to keep the lengths steady as you begin tying the macramé design.

Step Three

Separate the eight lengths of twine into four sets of twos beneath the top knot. In each of these sets of two, tie a knot about seven centimeters below the top knot.

Step Four

Moving from left to right, take the second and third strings and tie them together in a knot about three centimeters from the previous row of knots. Do the same with the fourth and fifth strings, and the sixth and seventh strings. This should leave string one (the furthest left) and string eight (the furthest right) singular.

Step Five

Finally, tie the first and eighth strings in a knot that is even with the others to close the macramé circle.

Step Six

Each knot should have produced another set of two strings. Following the same pattern as in step four, split each set of two strings and tie an additional row of knots three centimeters below the last to form a diamond pattern in the macramé. Repeat this step three times if you would like a second row of diamonds in your pattern.

Step Seven

​​​​​​​Rejoin all eight lengths of twine and tie a final, large knot at least four centimeters below the bottom row of small knots.

Step Eight

Trim excess string from the end of your final knot to make a decorative tassel, then place your upcycled amber bottle into the cradle of your finished macramé holder. It should sit on top of your bottom knot.

And you’re done! Simply slip your empty amber bottle into the center of your finished weave to sit atop the bottom knot, hang from your rearview mirror, and add a drop or two of your favourite essential oils to the bottle to enjoy a passive aroma while you drive. Alternatively, add a few drops to a cotton ball and place inside the empty bottle.